Phalaenopsis Kaoda Twinkle ('Chocolate Drops')
moth orchid
Well here is the perfect present for chocolate lovers - an orchid called 'Chocolate Drops'! This compact variety initially has lime green...
It’s easy to guess where the moth orchid gets its name from. The name Phalaenopsis derives from the Greek word ‘phalaina’ which means ‘moth’ and refers to the shape of the flower. In the symbolism of flowers, a Phalaenopsis indicates charm, refinement and beauty.
Plant description
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Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
How to care for Phalaenopsis Kaoda Twinkle ('Chocolate Drops'):
They love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, and mist the leaves with water occasionally, especially if they are in a heated room.
Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot. In their native environment, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They do not mind being overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth starts to suffer. They usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after they have finished flowering. They prefer even temperatures, so try not to have big drops at night time.
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